X-E3vs Ricoh GR IIIx
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Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
- Ricoh GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
- Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
- Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 262g |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Documentary | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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